
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $700 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester.


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Zick Apartments

Hillside Apartments

818 W Center St

1301 1st St SW, Unit 203

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301 6th St NW, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment

212 7th St NW

229 19th Ave SW
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Berkshire Village

Med City Apartments

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Quarry Ridge Apartments

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5th on 5th Apartments

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Residence at Discovery Square

The Gryff Apartments

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Nicholas Apartments

Richard Apartments
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1910 Center St W

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Uptown Apartments

538 4th Ave NW

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Woodridge on Second

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The Park in Kutzky Neighborhood

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The Berkman

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Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats

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1312 6th St SW, Unit B, Unit B
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1309 1st St SW, Unit 2

The Oliver

Mile Manor Apartments

Flats at Uptown

Raymond Apartments

The Colby

Uptown Landing

Furlow Apartments
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Newhouse

Washington Village East Apartments

The Midtown Apartments

Cascade Creek Apartments

Uptown Terrace

725 7th St NW

The Lofts

1221 8th Ave NW
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Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Rochester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Rochester Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $900 | $1,916 |
| Uptown Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $760 | $2,419 |
| Uptown Rochester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,325 | $3,474 |
| Uptown Rochester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $2,016 | $5,388 |
| Uptown Rochester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $2,433 | $2,538 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Rochester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Zick Apartments priced from $895. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zick Apartments | 1BR Basement | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Med City Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $1,556 |
| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1,656 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
| Uptown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| The Berkman | Accelerando | 1BR,1BA | $2,032 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Rochester area is the $1.58 price per square foot B1R Model at Woodridge on Second in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,656. The second greatest value Uptown Rochester apartment is the 301 6th St NW Model at 301 6th St NW, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Woodridge on Second | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 301 6th St NW, Unit Nice 1 bedroom apartment | 301 6th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Uptown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Med City Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Quarry Ridge Apartments | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Berkshire Village | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Zick Apartments | 1BR Basement | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| DM Communities - Rochester | 620-307 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Rochester, Rochester, MN
Ranked #6
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Rochester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment is $895 at Zick Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Rochester is starting from $1,325 at Berkshire Village.
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